Lunch Options on Campus in No Particular Order (TUC=Tangeman University Center) Burger King Papa John's Subway Steger Student Life Center Chick-fil-A Quick Mick's TUC, Level 3 Market on Main Campus Recreation Center Greens to Go Taco Bell Starbucks College Conservatory of Music Mick & Mack's TUC, Level 3 Starbucks Steger Student Life Center
Lunch Options Around Campus in No Particular Order Adriatico's Pizza 113 W. McMillan Street 513-281-4344 Insomnia Cookies 216 Calhoun Street 877-632-6654 Quizno's 229 W. McMillan Street 513-579-1600 Buffalo Wild Wings 200 Calhoun Street 513-281-9464 Jimmy John's 335 Calhoun Street 513-751-9555 Smoothie King 2510 S. Market Street 513-281-1110 Chicago Gyros 200 W. McMillan 513-621-3828 Krishna Indian Carryout 313 Calhoun Street 513-961-2878 Toppers Pizza 345 Calhoun Street 513-475-9999 Donatos Pizza 2914 Vine Street 513-373-4304 Mio's Pizza 2634 Vine Street 513-281-6467 Bagel Brothers 347 Calhoun Street 513-221-4000 Einstein Bros Bagels 271 Calhoun St 513-221-0036 Panera Bread 120 Calhoun Street 513-961-6300 Chipotle (Clifton Ave) 2507 W. Clifton Avenue 513-281-8600
Currito 222 Calhoun Street 513-281-1500 La Rosa's 2717 Vine Street 513-347-1111 Cilantro Vietnamese Bistro 2510 Clifton Avenue 513-281-1732 Deep India Restaurant 211 W. McMillan Street 513-421-6456 Mr. Sushi 138 W. McMillan Street 513-475-9800 DiBella's Subs 265 Calhoun Street 513-221-2970 Hang Over Easy 13 W. Charlton Street 513-221-5400 Island Frydays 2826 Vine Street 513-498-0680 Penn Station 208 W. Mcmillan Street 513-961-7366 Skyline Chili 290 Ludlow Avenue 513-221-2142 Waffle House 144 W. McMillan Street 513-221-0035 Elephant Walk 170 W. McMillan Street 513-526-1555 Hwy 55 147 W. McMillan Street 513-221-2520 King Wok 203 W. McMillan Street 513-723-1999 Keystone Bar & Grill 249 Calhoun St. 513-221-5397 Bruegger's 3317 Clifton Avenue 513-221-2243 Lime Fresh Mexican Grill 237 W. McMillan St. 513-977-2400
Orange Leaf 160 W. McMillan St. 513-221-1235 Pieology Pizzaria 128 W. McMillan St. 513-221-1300 Taste of Belgium 2845 Vine Street 513-394-7105 Smiling Moose Deli 200 West McMillan Street 513-515-8951 Which Wich Superior Sandwiches 2904 Vine Street 513-751-9424 Other Lunch Options Around Campus La Poste Mediterranean King American (New) 3410 Telford Street (off Ludlow Ave.) 513-281-3663 Mecklenburg Gardens German Corryville 302 E University Ave 513-721-6200 Middle Eastern, Mediterranean 3307 Clifton Ave 513-221-7222 Ambar India Restaurant Indian, Pakistani 350 Ludlow Ave 513-281-7000 J. Gumbos Cajun, creole 286 Ludlow Ave 513-407-6930
Dinner Options Around Cincinnati Ordered by Zagat s Food Ranking Nicola's Tuscan Downtown 1420 Sycamore St. (Liberty St.) 513-721-6200 Best Italian restaurant in the Cincinnati area Orchids at Palm American (New) Downtown 35 W. Fifth St. (Race St.) 513-421-9100 Excellent ambiance for a drink, even if you eat dinner elsewhere The Palace American (New) Downtown 601 Vine St. (6th St.) 513-381-3000 Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse Steakhouse Downtown 700 Walnut St. (7th St.) 513-784-1200 This is probably your best bet for red meat. Or equally well, Ruby s The Precinct in Mt. Lookout, if you have a car or are willing to take a taxi. Jean-Robert s Table Contemporary French Downtown 713 Vine Street (bet. Garfield Pl. & 7th St.) 513-621-4777 Headed by Jean- Robert de Cavel, former Master Chef at Maisonette, which was the highest rated North- American restaurant until it closed in 2005. Boca Italian, French Downtown 114 E 6 th Street 513-542-2022 Possibly my personal favorite restaurant on this list.
Morton's The Steakhouse Steakhouse Downtown 441 Vine St. (5th St.)] 513-621-3111 High end chain restaurant Via Vite Italian Northern Downtown 520 Vine St. (5th St.) [2 blocks] 513-721-8483 One of the best Pizza places in Cincinnati Nada Mexican Downtown 600 Walnut St. (6th St.) [3 ½ blocks] 513-721-6232 Contemporary Mexican cuisine. Tends to be noisy, but lots of people like it Montgomery Inn Barbecue Downtown 925 Riverside Dr. (Eggleston Ave.) 513-721-7427 This is a Cincinnati BBQ tradition. However, it is generally agreed the best BBQ in town is Eli s Barbeque, 3313 Riverside Dr ive (you will need a car or taxi). Palomino American (New), Mediterranean Downtown 505 Vine St. (5th St.) [3 blocks] 513-381-1300 High end chain restaurant Teak Thai Cuisine Thai Mt. Adams 1051 St. Gregory St. (Jerome St.) 513-665-9800 Mt. Adams is a popular neighborhood, but you ll need to drive or take a taxi.
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood and Steaks Downtown 21 E. Fifth St. (Vine St.) 513-721-9339 High end chain restaurant The Rookwood American (New) Mt. Adams 1077 Celestial St. (Monastery St.) 513-421-5555 A Cincinnati landmark this was a pottery; the kilns are incorporated into the restaurant, and they have an excellent collection of Rookwood pottery! Car or Taxi. Celestial Steakhouse Eclectic / Int'l, Steakhouse Mt. Adams 1071 Celestial St. (Monastery St.) [1.2 miles, and up hill] 513-241-4455 The view is excellent. This is another good option for a drink. Dinner Options Around Cincinnati, Not Rated, but Worth Considering La Poste American (New) 3410 Telford Street (off Ludlow Ave.) 513-281-3663 20- min walk from UC Campus. For dessert, just order the bread pudding, which is arguably the best I ever had. Senate American (New) Over-the-Rhine 1212 Vine St. (bet. 12th & 13th Sts.) 513-421-2020 Best known for high end hot dogs, truffle fries are a must.
Moerlein Lager House American (New) Downtown 115 Joe Nuxhall Way (Waterfront) 513-421-2337 Nice place for waterfront dining, with beer from its own brewery. Teller s of Hyde Park American (new) Hyde Park 2710 Erie Ave. 513-321-4271 Housed in a former bank. You can even dine inside the vault. Has a second floor patio for outdoor dining. East of Campus, accessible by bus. A Tavola Pizza Over-the-Rhine 1220 Vine St. 513-246-0192 Italian style pizza. Open late. Taste of Belgium Bistro American (New) Over-the-Rhine 1135 Vine St. 513-381-4607 Probably unlike anything you would find in Belgium, but food is good, and prices are reasonable.